Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland will miss Thursday’s Old Firm Derby after being hospitalised due to an ‘internal bleed’ in his leg. The 31-year-old has been released from hospital and expects ‘a full recovery sooner rather than later’ but has bemoaned the timing of the problem.

Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland is ruled out of Thursday's Old Firm clash with Celtic at the Ibrox Stadium after suffering internal bleeding in his leg, the Scottish Premiership club said.

Former England international Jack Butland will miss the Old Firm derby after he was rushed to hospital on New Year’s Eve. Butland, who plays for Rangers, was due to start between the sticks

Celtic have a relatively clean bill of health for today’s Old Firm derby, though experienced winger James Forrest remains out with the injury he picked up against Rangers in last month’s controversial Scottish League Cup final.

Rangers swept aside Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as Ianis Hagi's superb strike inspired a 3-0 win over their Old Firm rivals.

The festive season took a worrying turn for Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland, who was rushed to the hospital over concerns of internal bleeding. The 31-year-old, a pivotal figure for the Scottish club,